The effect of night milk versus day milk in insomnia

Randomised double blind cross over study of night milk versus day milk on insomnia symptoms in adults aged 25-60 years

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12612000478819

Acronym

MOOS study

Enrollment

Registered

2012-05-01

Start date

2012-03-28

Completion date

2013-04-17

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The study is designed to investigate whether night milk (from cows milked at night plus a milk protein) has an effect on insomnia symptoms compared to day milk (milk from cows milked during the day). Queries regarding the trial can be submitted to: Dr Angela Campbell, Department of Medicine University of Wellington p: + 6449208819 f: + 6449208861 e: wellsleep@paradise.net.nz

Interventions

Night milk: 30minutes prior to bed take product orally daily for 3 weeks. Night milk is from cows milked at night and contains milk protein (600mg/100g). Dose: 250ml (25g of total milk powder). There will be a one week wash-out period before starting arm 2 of the study.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Crossover

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 60 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Sleep onset latency >30min Adult 25-60 years PSQI score >= 7

Exclusion criteria

Other sleep disorders such as OSA, PLMS, narcolepsy Taking prescription drugs that a) aid sleep b) promote weight loss c) alter mood d) prevent sleep Allergies to dairy products High consumer of caffeine Shift worker

Outcome results